Becker's Healthcare November 7, 2025
CMS issued its final policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule — including a 3.77% increase from the current conversion factor.
Three physician leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their views on the new policy.
Editor’s note: These responses were lightly edited for clarity and length.
Question: How do you feel about CMS’ 3.77% boost to the physician fee schedule? What do you wish were different about the proposal?
Alan Falkoff, MD. Family Medicine Physician at Stamford (Conn.) Health: Little focus to support and promote primary care. Even less focus to support private practice. The physician “pay boost” will never reach the physicians. The top administrations of hospitals and large organizations are wringing their hands...
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